At a glance
Reported students
1,023
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.61
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
802
Cottonwood Creek: 1,023 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
22.9:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 930
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.2:1
What the reported data says about Cottonwood Creek
Cottonwood Creek is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Dublin. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Dublin Unified. NCES reports 1,023 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.9:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (88.8%) and White (4%). English learners represent 16.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cottonwood Creek
- 1How do the reported 22.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.61 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4%
- Hispanic3.3%
- Black0.8%
- Asian88.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dublin Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
J. M. Amador Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
909 reported students
James Dougherty Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
856 reported students
Dublin Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
802 reported students
Harold William Kolb
Elementary · Grades KG–05
696 reported students
Frederiksen Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
689 reported students
John Green Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
661 reported students
Public schools near Cottonwood Creek
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold William Kolb Elementary · Dublin Unified | KG–05 | 696 | 0.7 mi |
| J. M. Amador Elementary Elementary · Dublin Unified | KG–05 | 909 | 0.7 mi |
| John Green Elementary Elementary · Dublin Unified | KG–05 | 661 | 1.1 mi |
| Henry P. Mohr Elementary Elementary · Pleasanton Unified | KG–05 | 492 | 1.4 mi |
| Fairlands Elementary Elementary · Pleasanton Unified | KG–05 | 670 | 1.9 mi |
| James Dougherty Elementary Elementary · Dublin Unified | KG–05 | 856 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood Creek
What grades does Cottonwood Creek serve?
Cottonwood Creek reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dublin Unified.
How many students attend Cottonwood Creek?
Cottonwood Creek reported 1,023 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 930 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cottonwood Creek?
The calculated ratio is 22.9:1, based on 1,023 students and 44.61 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cottonwood Creek a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cottonwood Creek is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dublin Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cottonwood Creek students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cottonwood Creek in?
Cottonwood Creek is part of Dublin Unified, based in Dublin, CA, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cottonwood Creek?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harold William Kolb (0.7 mi), J. M. Amador Elementary (0.7 mi), John Green Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.